Removing every other track clip?

[mwv]

Just wondering if anyone has took out every other track clip, and was it worth it?
I can see less rotational mass and also a increase in slider wear. On the fence on doing it on my aro kit.

 

[xpturbo600]

Sleds run every other clip. You will be fine, but the friction may take the gain away.

 

[mwv]

Sleds run every other clip. You will be fine, but the friction may take the gain away.

That what I’m afraid of, we need as much gain we can get. Our bike are below 100hp while most mountains sleds are 150hp plus.

 

[dooman92]

My yeti/camso 120 2.5 by 12 wide came new with every other clip. My timbersled 120 2.5 by 12 has a clip on every rod. I haven't noticed a big difference in hyfax wear. I think there is a slight bit more vibration (every other clip) generated as the yeti rotates and contacts the rail. Otherwise, I have not noticed a downside to the every other clip.

 

[byeatts]

Just wondering if anyone has took out every other track clip, and was it worth it?
I can see less rotational mass and also a increase in slider wear. On the fence on doing it on my aro kit.

When ewe run a very small driver and remove clips the track can vibrate and lose efficiency since there are only 2 teeth driving the track on some kits, The rolling smoothness is compromised . To really increase rolling efficiency add anti stab wheel kit, The rolling resistance is greatly reduced .

 

[eric82930]

I switched from a fully clipped ts convex track to a half clipped yeti and noticed the hyfax now get sticky on the roads. I didn't think it would be a problem because the missing clips were on the bar without a paddle but it matters. I'll have to run scratchers now. The yeti track works better in pow but I don't think it has anything to do with less rotation weight. I won't ever remove the clips if I have a choice.

 

[Hawkster]

Not cheap , priced each , made for all models .

 

[braapbraap.]

Just wondering if anyone has took out every other track clip, and was it worth it?
I can see less rotational mass and also a increase in slider wear. On the fence on doing it on my aro kit.

I do it on everything as spinning weight sucks..If you use a https://cf-t.com/freud-fb-001-14-forstner-bit I use a 3/8 and drill about half way through your track where the clip use to be, that little hole will hold snow in any condition and turn into a little ice puck that rides on the hifax.No more than usual hifax wear and if any , less

 

[braapbraap.]

Oh and only where there is no paddle